Berlin pizza delivery driver escapes gunpoint threat in Hellersdorf
A pizza delivery driver was threatened at gunpoint in Berlin's Hellersdorf district on March 30, 2026. The 42-year-old worker escaped unharmed and immediately called the police, prompting a swift response from tactical units. The incident unfolded at around 5:40 p.m. in Forster Straße. A 49-year-old resident allegedly brandished a loaded handgun at the delivery employee. After fleeing the scene, the driver alerted authorities, who quickly mobilised a special police unit.
Officers obtained a search warrant and entered the suspect's apartment. There, they confiscated the handgun and ammunition before taking the man into custody. During processing, a breath test revealed his blood alcohol level was nearly 2.2 per mille. The suspect underwent formal identification and provided a blood sample. He was later released, though the case was transferred to the criminal investigation division of Directorate 3 (East) for deeper examination. As of now, no further details have been released regarding the suspect's motives or whether others may have been involved.
The investigation remains ongoing under Berlin Police Directorate 3. No updates on charges, additional suspects, or the suspect's intent have been made public since the case was handed over. The seized firearm and evidence will form part of the inquiry.
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